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The OakNorth blog

Read the latest industry news, find practical advice on how to grow your business and smart tips to save for the future, all here on the OakNorth blog.

Real estate

Anticipating the Autumn Budget: How the UK residential sector could be impacted

Thursday October 24th, 2024

As the UK awaits the first Budget from Labour since its election earlier this year, residential property developers and investors are closely watching how the new government’s policies will shape the sector. While the government’s focus on stabilising the economy and boosting housing supply is welcomed by many, concerns remain around potential tax changes that […]

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Business finance

Unlocking UK growth: a strategic approach to scale-ups, sectoral hubs, and banking regulation

Thursday October 17th, 2024

By Nick Lee, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at OakNorth As the UK strives to solidify its economic standing in a post-Brexit world, exploring innovative strategies to unlock growth is imperative. The new Government has three pivotal opportunities that could help catalyse significant economic expansion in the UK. 1. Creating a dedicated Government Scale-up […]

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New regulations for fraud reimbursement and what it means for you

Wednesday October 9th, 2024

At OakNorth, safeguarding you and your money is our top priority. To keep you informed about the latest developments in fraud prevention, we’d like to share an important update. The Payment Systems Regulator has introduced new regulations regarding reimbursement for individuals or certain businesses who fall victim to Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams. APP fraud […]

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Business finance

Making strides in sustainability for the property sector

Wednesday August 21st, 2024

Recently, we hosted a unique green-dating event at our Soho office in London. This gathering brought together SME housebuilders, property developers, and investors for an engaging session with businesses that are setting new standards in sustainability and biodiversity in the real estate sector.Β  The event was designed to bridge the gap between property developers and […]

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Business development

Challenges, trends, and outlook for the self-storage sector

Thursday July 25th, 2024

In a recent discussion with industry experts Izeldi Loots, Head of EMEA Self Storage – Value & Risk Advisory at JLL and our customer Gareth Morris, CEO of UK Storage Company, we delved into the current state, challenges, and outlook for the self-storage market. Hosted by Marc Busbridge Simo, Associate Director of Debt Finance at […]

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Business development

Sticks’n’Sushi’s recipe for success with CEO, Andreas Karlsson and Harry Goss, Partner at McWin Capital Partners

Wednesday July 24th, 2024

We’re committed to supporting innovative and ambitious businesses across a range of sectors. One of our customers that exemplifies authenticity and success is Sticks’n’Sushi, a Japanese restaurant group led by CEO Andreas Karlsson. Recently, we had the pleasure of running a webinar, hosted by OakNorth Debt Finance Director, Stuart Blair, and featuring Andreas alongside Harry […]

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Growing your business

Streamline business payments with OakNorth business banking: FPS, CHAPS, and Bacs

Monday June 24th, 2024

Efficient payment solutions are essential for any scaling business. At OakNorth, we understand the importance of swift, secure, and flexible payment systems. Our business banking offering includes three key payment schemes: Faster Payment Systems (FPS), CHAPS, and Bacs. Each of these solutions is designed to meet the diverse needs of scaling businesses, providing the speed […]

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Growing your business

Growth lessons from three iconic UK businesses

Monday June 10th, 2024

In partnership with Business Leader, we recently welcomed over 30 CEOs, founders, CFOs, and leaders to our Soho office for an inspiring breakfast event. The panel discussed the hurdles and triumphs of scaling high-growth businesses and featured industry leaders and OakNorth customers, Nisha Katona of Mowgli Street Food, Matthew Mills of Deliciously Ella, and Tom […]

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